Get out of school BBQ boosts student fundraiser

October 21, 2009

Many students eagerly waited along the front of Garin gym for admission into Moreau’s first ever “get out of school BBQ”. Sporting their new black and green T-shirts, they peeked over each other and through the fence, trying to catch a glimpse of what awaited them in the baseball fields. Finally, when their names were checked off and their wristbands secured, students entered the carnival excited to spend the rest of the day having a good time with their friends.

This year, the get out of school barbeque encouraged 360 students to sell 150 dollars or more in raffle tickets. Students who ended up selling over 100 dollars were allowed to attend as well. The barbeque was a fulfilling reward commending students on their support for the school and its technological venture.

With more than 68,000 dollars raised in funds, Moreau’s classrooms will be sporting new LCD TVs come the new year. The 52% increase from last year proves that the barbeque was a draw for many students who otherwise would have not sold. Most students really enjoyed the carnival, and those who were unable to go, wished they had sold.

Sophomore Ashley Nepomuceno did not end up selling the required amount. “I didn’t really see it as motivation until my friends started deciding to attend.” During class however, she felt really left out.

Some students like junior Aditi Mishra didn’t sell in fear of missing important class work. “I felt like there was no point in selling since I had a history test my grade kind of relied on. I didn’t want to mess it up in any way, especially since it was towards the end of the quarter,” Mishra said.

Ultimately, Mishra regretted not selling because her history test was postponed. “If there is something like it next year, I am definitely going to sell,” Mishra said.

Senior Ashley Richards figured that it was a nice treat for people who were able to sell 150 dollars and sad for those who couldn’t. Her friend senior Taylor Chee sold for the sole purpose of getting out of class. She didn’t mind selling 150 dollars worth of tickets, “but then again, I would sell my soul not to go to class,” Chee joked.

Chee didn’t care much for the all the different activities at the carnival, instead she enjoyed the cotton candy. Junior Melissa Desuyo shared a similar opinion. “The only reason I’d go for is the Velcro wall,” Desuyo said.

Although Desuyo didn’t end up selling, she had a relaxing time in class. “Mr. Stone was at the carnival, so we had a sub. We ended up watching Legally Blonde 2.”

Senior Jessica Gelico however, sold the required amount, attended the carnival, yet found it somewhat lacking. “I think I expected a lot more out of it. It was fun in the beginning, when we were just getting there and seeing the activities and such, but after we already saw everything, ate food, and played a couple games it was done,” Gelico said. “When I first got there I was sad that I had to leave the party to go to collab, but then after a while, I found myself waiting for collab.”

On the other hand, senior Ryan Donida found the barbeque “really fun”. He participated in the games radio station KMEL set up, and enjoyed winning the prizes. He also loved participating in the water fight that broke out towards the end of barbeque.

Donida didn’t consider the carnival motivation, instead he thought of it as an added bonus. “I always sell the needed amount or more,” Donida said.

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